In the “Really?!?” segment, which Myers hosts to ask questions when a branch of government is behaving badly, the anchor asked, “Really, Obama? You said you heard about the scandal when you saw it on TV. You heard about it on TV, really? I don’t want to live in a world where you have the same sources as my aunt. You’re the president; I didn’t think you have to watch TV for anything.”

When even liberal comedians are dumbfounded by the actions of the White House and the IRS, it’s time to ask questions and demand answers.

No matter what any government spokesperson or official says, there are statements the American people refuse to believe and situations that make no sense.

• Senior White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer said this week that Obama had no knowledge of the IRS unfairly targeting conservative groups until it was published in the media. Should we really believe the president waits to read the morning paper to find out what is happening in his country?

• On May 22, 2012, IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman was asked by House Ways and Means Committee member Rep. Charles Boustany, “”Can you give us assurances that the IRS is not targeting particular groups based on political leanings?” Shulman responded: “Let me start by saying, yes, I can give you assurances. As you know, we pride ourselves on being a non-political, non-partisan organization.” Furthermore, one of his own employees testified that when they first learned of the IRS’ tactics, he went straight to Shulman – over a year ago. But Shulman claimed Tuesday in congressional testimony to know no details of what had happened until it had come out in the press this year.

• Sarah Hall Ingram, who was just last year the commissioner in charge of the IRS division that targeted the Tea Party, the Tax Exempt and Government Entities, gave congressional testimony on the matter on May 15, 2012. She was recently promoted to oversee Obamacare and has yet to face any repercussions in the IRS drama. Why should a person who obviously mishandled her position in the IRS be put in charge of something like Obamacare, which is already teeming with problems of its own?

• This week, IRS supervisor Lois Lerner swore she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. She then refused to answer any further questions from lawmakers, citing her Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate herself. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said this week that Lerner learned in June 2011 that agents were singling out Tea Party members and “Patriots.” Lerner told IRS agents to scrap the criteria that singled out those groups but still the situation evolved to include groups that promoted the Constitution and Bill of Rights. According to Jordan, Lerner had 14 opportunities in direct interactions with the Ways and Means Committee to set the record straight but never did so. If she is completely certain that she did nothing wrong, why is it so important to invoke her Fifth Amendment right?

There are so many people in positions of authority that are either incompetent or bold-faced liars when it comes to this matter. The problems and lies lead all the way to the White House.

On top of the lies, no one will answer the most important question: why were Conservative groups unfairly targeted in the first place?

Dear Editor,

On behalf of the American Cancer Society, Jeff Davis Parish Relay for Life Committee, Optimist Club Team and Relay for Life Golf Tournament Committee, I would like to express a great big “Thank you” to everyone that helped make the seventh annual Relay for Life Golf tournament a huge success.

I would like to thank the committee and commend them on a job well done. The committee included Ted Cox, Donnie Hearon, Beau Hearod, Blaine Spell, Troy Gary, Terry Duhon and Willard Armentor. Thanks again for a job well done. I would also like to thank Lola Bertrand, Bertha Mayo, Martha St. Germain, Lenzie Dupuis, Kerri Chiasson, Meggin Hawkins, Tammy Grayson, Boogie Grayson, Hilda Broussard, Carolyn Barker, Maijalai Guillory, Mona Quebodeaux and Barbara St. Pierre for their help on the course the day of the event. Without this team effort, the seventh annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament would not have been such a success.

A donation in the amount of $7,000 was given to the American Cancer Society to help fund cancer research and provide valuable services to the patients and their family in Jeff Davis Parish.

I would like to thank the Hole-In-One sponsor for sponsoring the 2013 Jeep Wrangler hole-in-one prize. Additional prizes for a hole-in-one were a $500 Visa gift card, a set of Cleveland Black Pearl Irons and a Kindle Fire. We regret to report, no hole-in-one prizes were won during the tournament.

Thank you to local businesses and individuals who were very giving when asked to help sponsor this event. Without hesitation, they gladly stepped up to the tee for the cause. We had eight Gold sponsors, one Silver sponsor and one Bronze sponsor (see “Thank You” article in today’s edition for listing). We also had thirty-seven Hole sponsors.

What would a beautiful spring day on the golf course be like without food and drinks for the 30 three-man teams and volunteers that came out to support the cause? I greatly appreciated the food and drink donations made by various local businesses. There was plenty of food and drinks for all of the golfers and volunteers to enjoy.

Cash prizes were presented to the closest to the hole and longest drive. There were also cash prizes for the first, second and third place net and gross teams. Every golfer received a dittie bag and the raffle consisted of over 27 items. We say “Thank You” to everyone that helped by donating these items.

Thank you to the Jennings Golf Club and its membership for allowing the tournament to be played on their course. I would also like to thank everyone that donated their time, talent, funds and equipment to make the seventh annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament such a “’fun’raiser.” I look forward to seeing everyone next year at the Relay for Life Golf Tournament in 2014.

Although the golf tournament and Relay for Life in Jeff Davis Parish for 2013 is behind us, we should never stop praying for the patients, their families and a cure for the deadly disease.

Lenor Broussard Cox

Relay for Life Committee, Optimist Club of Jennings Team

Sheryl Istre Guidry

The family and friends of Sheryl Istre Guidry are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called into Heaven on May 18, 2013, at the age of 51.

Funeral services were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. She was laid to eternal rest in Mermentau Cemetery with Father Charles McMillin officiating her services.

Sheryl was a resident of Jennings and born to Joyce Young Istre and the late Bob Istre on March 8, 1962. She worked as a caretaker and enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley’s music.

Sheryl is survived by her mother and her three sons, Travis (Nikki) Istre of Hathaway, Coy Allen (Paula) Istre of Jennings, and Dusty Myers, also of Jennings.

Preceding Sheryl in death was her father, Bob Istre; and her two brothers, Robert Lee and Arthur Dale Istre.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.

Jimmy Ray Granger Sr.

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Ray Granger Sr., 73, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Miguez Funeral Home with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Funeral home visitation will begin from 12-10 p.m. today, Friday, May 24, 2013, and will resume at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, until time of services.

A rosary, led by Deacon Tramel, will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today, Friday, in the funeral home chapel.

Mr. Granger died at 10:29 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Camelot Brookside in Jennings.

Mr. Granger was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He was a graduate of Jennings High School Class of 1957. He received degrees from McNeese and ULL (formerly USL). He retired as a computer technician for the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board. He was in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Germany as a helicopter crew chief and a Past Commander of the American Legion Post No. 403 of Lake Arthur. He had a life devoted to learning and was a master of all trades.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Hart Valdetero Granger of Jennings; two daughters, Robin Granger Bivin of Jennings, Shaun (Johnny) Hurstell of The Woodlands, Texas; three sons, Jimmy Ray (Cindy) Granger Jr. of Elton, Hunter Luther (Michelle) Granger of Jennings, Aaron Dewey (Vicki) Granger of Hathaway; one sister, Shelia (John) Chapman of Singapore; one brother, Gerald (Nina) Granger of Jennings; one sister-in-law, Pat Granger of Lake Charles; and 10 grandchildren.

Mr. Granger was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Azalie Manuel Granger; his first wife, Christine Holt Granger; his brother, Buddy Granger; and a granddaughter, Shelby Christine Granger.

Words of comfort may be expressed at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.

Thursday’s outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes.

Daily News Staff Writer

Jennings will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate this year’s Memorial Day.

Today, Friday, the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home hosted a public Veteran’s Memorial Ceremony to honor all those who have sacrificed for their country.

Daily News Staff Writer

Seventeen artists from “The Red Stick” will have their work featured here in Jennings at the Zigler Art Museum (ZAM) for ITS latest exhibition, “The Red Stick-Baton Rouge Artists”.

The exhibit runs through June 22 and features the work of 17 artists from Baton Rouge who have exhibited at the museum in the past 26 years, according to ZAM Director Dolores Spears. The artists include Darryl Alello, Judi Betts, Monica Bishara, Billie Bourgeois, Carol Creel, R.C. Davis, Addie Dawson-Euba, Anne Faust, Rhea Gary, Terri Kennedy, Elayne Kuehler, Henry Neubig, Gerri Puyau, Steven Schneider, Kathy Miller Stone, Della Storms and Kate Trepagnier. Some of the artists’ works will also be up for sale during the exhibit.

Daily News Editor

A month-long investigation by the Jennings Police Department led to a search and subsequent drug arrest Wednesday.

As a result of the search, Patrick Touchet, 47, of 802 Bryan Street, was arrested on charges of possession of a Schedule I narcotic, two counts of possession of a Schedule II narcotic, money laundering and possession of drug paraphernalia.